Ford Motor Company

Senior Engineer – AI/ML

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DearbornMissouriUnited States

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Salary

💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • AI-Driven Simulation & Acceleration: Design and train advanced 3D machine learning models directly on CAD geometry and CAE mesh data to predict physical performance.
  • Physics-AI Integration: Utilize advanced physics-informed machine learning frameworks to develop AI surrogate models that respect fundamental laws of physics while delivering near-real-time simulation results.
  • Design Space Exploration: Integrate AI models into the generative design process, allowing design engineers to evaluate thousands of iterations instantly before committing to high-fidelity simulation.
  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Conduct complex, traditional CAE analyses (e.g., structural, thermal, crash, NVH, or aerodynamics) using industry-standard solvers.
  • HPC Utilization: Leverage and optimize workflows across High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters to efficiently scale both massive traditional simulations and the training of deep learning models.
  • Virtual Verification: Drive the "Virtual-First" verification strategy by correlating CAE models with physical test data, improving simulation accuracy to confidently reduce physical prototyping time and costs.
  • Initiative Ownership: Take full end-to-end ownership of AI-CAE integration projects, from initial research and proof-of-concept to production deployment.
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork: Act as a highly collaborative team player, seamlessly bridging the Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, and IT/HPC infrastructure teams.
  • Communication: Translate and communicate highly complex AI and physics concepts clearly and effectively to both technical peers and non-technical leadership.
  • Proactive Ownership: A self-starter mentality with a history of identifying process bottlenecks and successfully driving innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in traditional CAE, computational mechanics, or CFD.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience applying Deep Learning / Machine Learning to engineering or physics problems.
  • Expertise with pre/post-processing tools (e.g., ANSA, HyperMesh, Meta) and industry-standard solvers.
  • Strong background in Classical CAE methods like FE, Implicit and explicit methods, CFD, CHT, and Multi Body Dynamics.
  • Proven track record of correlating simulation data with physical test results to validate engineering designs.
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Experience with Geometric Deep Learning and processing unstructured mesh/graph data.
  • Familiarity with physics-informed machine learning frameworks, digital twin environments, and engineering foundation models.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++; experience with GPU-accelerated computing is a strong plus.
  • Exceptional Communication: Proven ability to present complex technical presentations.
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D machine learning modelsphysics-informed machine learningdeep learning frameworkspre/post-processing toolscomputational mechanicsCFDClassical CAE methodsPythonC++GPU-accelerated computing
Soft Skills
cross-functional teamworkcommunicationinitiative ownershipproactive ownership
Certifications
Master’s degreePh.D.